The Artful Dash 5K
About this race
Run or walk through our outdoor art museum!
Join us for the 9th edition of the Artful Dash 5K Run/Walk! The race begins at 10:00 a.m.!The Artful Dash is back for its 9th edition in 2026! We are excited to welcome you to this wonderful event along the trail that runners and walkers look forward to each October!
Run or walk to support the Karl Stirner Arts Trail and ensure its ongoing success. The Arts Trail fosters opportunities for the community to experience the interconnectedness of art with nature, history, and health & wellness in a natural urban environment. The race begins behind Don Juan's on North Third Street and heads onto Bushkill Drive for a quarter-mile before turning onto the Karl Stirner Arts Trail. Speed past sculptures and works of art or enjoy the sights while walking through the trail. The turnaround and water point are at the 13th Street parking lot.
This chip-timed race is dog-friendly (prize for the first dog past the finish line!) and open to all ages. Runners under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Guaranteed long-sleeve T-shirt if you sign up by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20.
Additional sign-ups will occur during packet pick-up on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Easton Farmer's Market at the East Entrance, and from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11 (race day) at $40/person. We will accept cash, checks, or credit cards.
Overall 1, 2 & 3 for Men and Women & Non-Binary
Overall First Dog
First Man & Woman in each age group:
17 and under
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
More information will be provided as soon as it's confirmed.
All proceeds of the event benefit the Karl Stirner Arts Trail.Our committee can always use an extra set of hands to help gather sponsors and organize volunteers. If you would like to get involved in the 2026 edition, please contact race chair Lynn Schoof at lmo5052@gmail.com. Thank you!
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The Artful Dash 5K Run/Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Easton, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:07 AM and sets at 6:27 PM local time (EDT) in Easton on October 11, 2026 — 11h 19m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 7 Easton events
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